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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final step the village must take to be cleansed from the taboo of the twins?
(a) Abstain from food and water for 24 hours.
(b) Follow a 12-day ceremonial abstinence.
(c) Offer sacrifices for 12 days.
(d) Chant every night for a week.

2. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?
(a) She has to teach her siblings.
(b) He will not let her leave the village.
(c) She has to learn wife and mother responsibilities and pick tea.
(d) He cannot afford the tuition.

3. What does Li-yan witness that changes her "irreversibly" (35)?
(a) The way twins are treated according to Akha Law.
(b) Her mother killing a chicken.
(c) Deh-ja having a baby.
(d) A fight between Akha men.

4. Why are twins the worst taboo in Akha culture?
(a) Only animals give birth to litters.
(b) Twins are a bad omen.
(c) Families are only allowed one child at a time.
(d) Twins are too expensive to raise.

5. How many days are in one Akha cycle of days?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?

2. What happens to Ci-do and Deh-ja as a result of having twins?

3. What skill does Li-yan struggle to learn?

4. Li-yan is the first in her family to do what?

5. What is the precious dowry Li-yan will bring to her marriage?

(see the answer key)

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